Features
Explore the fascinating world of early music through artist spotlight interviews, venue guides, films, playlists, and insightful essays.
Highlights
The (Mis)Judgment of Paris
Delve into the history of John Weldon’s 'The Judgment of Paris', its 1701 competition origins, and how it was reimagined in 2024 by Julian Perkins.
Das Jahr: The Story of Women Composers Throughout History
The OAE tells the story of women composers throughout history with videos, upcoming concerts and a playlist.
Articles
Bach’s Magnificent Legacy
Acclaimed conductor, recorder player & Artistic Director, Martin Feinstein takes a closer look at the Magnificat, the centrepiece of this year's Bach Weekend
Donald Macleod: Every Composer's Kindest Chronicler
The eminent broadcaster, and longstanding co-host of BBC Radio 3's 'Composer of the Week', reflects on his career and his strong interest in Early Music.
Spotlight
In Conversation: Oliver Webber
Continuo Connect meets Oliver Webber, a violinist specialising in period performance and founder of the Monteverdi String Band.
In Conversation: Catriona McDermid
Continuo Connect meets Catriona McDermid, a versatile bassoonist equally at home in period and modern groups, and a member of Ensemble Molière.
In Conversation: Nicola Benedetti CBE
Continuo Connect meets Nicola Benedetti CBE, one of the most sought-after violinists of her generation.
Watch & Listen
Early Music from Latin America
We explore the wealth of early music from Latin America, through the music of composers living and working in the 16th-18th centuries.
John Weldon: The Judgment of Paris
Academy of Ancient Music and Cambridge Handel Opera present the first recording of Weldon’s The Judgment of Paris, the 1701 Musick Prize entry.
In Chains of Gold: The English Pre-Restoration Verse Anthem Vol. 3
In Chains of Gold: The English Pre-Restoration Verse Anthem Vol. 3. A recording by Fretwork, His Majesty's Sagbutts & Cornetts and the Magdalena Consort.
Bach X Mansfield
Liturina blend the timeless genius of Johann Sebastian Bach with contemporary jazz by Jonny Mansfield, on historical instruments.
The OAE introduces...
The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment presents a series of videos introducing the interesting and unusual instruments commonly found in early music.
Barnstorming!
Barnstorming! was born out of the desire to reconnect with colleagues and audiences during the COVID pandemic. Three concert films were created.